FREE: Diatomaceous Earth 4oz/8oz

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4 ounces of food grade diatomaceous earth. Get It Now gets 8 ounces. Packed in taped 1 Quart freezer bag and plastic shipping package.. Many uses including organic pest control both on plants and for consumable grain storage. USPS 1st class shipping with tracking. Picture is 8 ounces in 1 quart freezer bag. Which Pests Does Diatomaceous Earth Control?

Most indoor invaders, including roaches, silverfish, spiders and even fleas are impacted by DE. Including DE in chickens’ dust bath mixture helps prevent problems with lice. Diatomaceous earth also has many uses around the homestead, as it can help control fleas on dogs and to reduce parasites in horses, pigs and other animals.

How to Use Diatomaceous Earth

Lightly sprinkle dry DE on the soil’s surface where slugs, newly emerged Japanese beetles, or other unwanted pests will come into direct contact with the dry particles. Renew after rain or heavy dew.

Indoors, use a bulb puffer to blow DE into crevices where bugs are likely to hide. You also can puff DE onto newly hatched larvae of many pests, including squash bugs, Mexican bean beetles or Colorado potato beetles.

To be effective, the insects must be well coated with the dust. Honeybees and other beneficial have no way to protect themselves from the mechanical effects of DE. When applying DE to plants that are likely to be visited by bees, cover them with an old sheet after treatment so the DE will target pests and the bees can’t get to the plants. Later, uncover the plants, and then wash off the DE with a fine spray of water.

How to Store Diatomaceous Earth

Store DE products in their original containers on a high shelf, out of the reach of children and pets, in a dry place. When stored in an airtight container and kept dry, DE has an indefinite storage life.